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C964 GHJ

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,219 mi
Last recorded42,219 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC964 GHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,185cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 42,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,733 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 41,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling steering on lock. (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play detected on shaker plates. (2.4.G.2)

advise offside parking brake shows lower effort.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,699 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front numberplate cracked

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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C964 GHJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C964 GHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C964 GHJ registered?

C964 GHJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C964 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C964 GHJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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